A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
These stocks can be a rollercoaster, and StockStory is here to guide you through the ups and downs. Keeping that in mind, here is one volatile stock with massive upside potential and two best left to the gamblers.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Hain Celestial (HAIN)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.35
Sold in over 75 countries around the world, Hain Celestial (NASDAQ: HAIN) is a natural and organic food company whose products range from snacks to teas to baby food.
Why Do We Steer Clear of HAIN?
- Core business is underperforming as its organic revenue has disappointed over the past two years, suggesting it might need acquisitions to stimulate growth
- Earnings per share decreased by more than its revenue over the last three years, showing each sale was less profitable
- High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 6× could force the company to raise capital at unfavorable terms if market conditions deteriorate
At $1.08 per share, Hain Celestial trades at 7.6x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why HAIN doesn’t pass our bar.
Webster Financial (WBS)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.37
Founded during the Great Depression in 1935 and evolving into a major Northeastern financial institution, Webster Financial (NYSE: WBS) is a bank holding company that provides commercial banking, consumer banking, and employee benefits solutions through its Webster Bank and HSA Bank division.
Why Are We Hesitant About WBS?
- Annual revenue growth of 1.6% over the last two years was below our standards for the banking sector
- Anticipated 2.6 percentage point rise in its efficiency ratio suggests its expenses will increase as a percentage of revenue
- Earnings per share fell by 2.9% annually over the last two years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
Webster Financial is trading at $62.06 per share, or 1.1x forward P/B. If you’re considering WBS for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
One Stock to Buy:
First Solar (FSLR)
Rolling One-Year Beta: 1.06
Headquartered in Arizona, First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) specializes in manufacturing solar panels and providing photovoltaic solar energy solutions.
Why Are We Backing FSLR?
- Impressive 26.4% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Incremental sales over the last two years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 71.6% annually, topping its revenue gains
- Free cash flow flipped to positive over the last five years, showing the company is at an important crossroads
First Solar’s stock price of $258.08 implies a valuation ratio of 11.7x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .
Stocks We Like Even More
If your portfolio success hinges on just 4 stocks, your wealth is built on fragile ground. You have a small window to secure high-quality assets before the market widens and these prices disappear.
Don’t wait for the next volatility shock. Check out our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).
Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today
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